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Method for fabricating a semiconductor device having a single crystal storage contact

US12219753B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2023
Grant dateFeb 4, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B12/482

Abstract

A semiconductor memory device includes a substrate including an element separation film and an active region defined by the element separation film, a bit line structure on the substrate, a trench in the element separation film and the active region, the trench on at least one side of the bit line structure and including a first portion in the element separation film and a second portion in the active region, a bottom face of the first portion placed above a bottom face of the second portion, a single crystal storage contact filling the trench, and an information storage element electrically connected to the single crystal storage contact.

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